If people have ghosts, then why shouldn't other things have

If people have ghosts, then why shouldn't other things have them? What makes us so special that only we can have ghosts?

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In Alexander McCall Smith's book, "The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party," a thought-provoking question arises about the existence of ghosts. The quote emphasizes the idea that if humans can have spiritual presences or ghosts, then it stands to reason that other entities or objects might possess them as well. This challenges the notion of human uniqueness in experiencing the supernatural, inviting readers to ponder the nature of existence and the connection...

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